Golden Bay in a Day
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Golden Bay is truly a hiden gem providing lots of incredible surprises. Departing your accommodation and the city we drive over the Waimea Plains in Tasman Bay through the vineyards, market gardens and orchards then forest on Marble mountain. This is a full day tour that never fails to impress and becomes a photographers playground with almost scenic overload proportions. Your every comfort is included from water, fresh fruit, tea, coffee and of course a gourmet picnic lunch as well as entrance fees into middle earth caves and the National Parks where your guide is privileged with special unique access. This day is renowned for the diversity of views and landscape formations from mountains, managed and unique native forest types. limestone and granite rock formations, incredibly clear water, estuaries, a waterfall and beautiful golden sand beaches. If time permits a stroll through the Takaka village will top of a fascinating day.
Inclusions
What's included
- Light refreshments
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Fuel surcharge
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's not
- Gratuities
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 26 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5Golden Bay - a brillliant day!
We took this trip at the very beginning of March and it was one of the best experiences of our entire six week trip to New Zealand. Wonderful scenery; amazing views, delightful walks, beautiful beaches (morning coffee and snacks on one) and lunch in Takaka. What made the trip so memorable was Sonia, our guide/driver, whose knowledge and attention to detail was exceptional. Thank you, Sonia. Very highly recommend this trip.
5Enjoying Golden Bay with Phil our guide
We enjoyed the complete attention of our guide, Phil, whose knowledge of Golden Bay was extensive. Everywhere he took us , he brought out the best of it.
5A very relaxed and...
A very relaxed and enjoyable day. A beautiful part of the world with an interesting and informative commentary.
5Great tour
We visited Nelson on a cruise ship and were looking for a tour to show us as much of the area as possible. This tour did that and more. We were the only two that booked but the company did not cancel, which we appreciate. Our guide, Will, picked us up in a very comfortable van. We drove through Nelson and over the mountain (365 turns each way), making several stops to see local view points, a palm forest, and a beautifully clear stream and pool. We also stopped at a nice local cafe for lunch (included) and for fresh fruit ice cream on the way back. Will had quite a bit of local information and we enjoyed his commentary. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Will and highly recommend this tour.
5Great day in the Bay
This is a very valuable excursion because it gives you a taste of lots of the elements that define this region. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who was refreshingly enthusiastic and accommodating.
5Awesome One Day Tour with Awesome Tour Guide
Thank you so much Elissa for arranging this. Highly appreciated and salute with the assigned tour guide, Will. He is totally good and awesome. Informative and really helpful. We really enjoy every moment of this tour. Again thank you so much team.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Wine, Art & Wilderness
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
How it compares in Nelson
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 41 experiences we list in Nelson.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 12 of 41.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Nelson
Nelson is a sunny city on Tasman Bay at the top of New Zealand's South Island, close to Abel Tasman National Park, craft studios, orchards and vineyards.
Nelson sits on Tasman Bay at the northern end of the South Island, backed by hills and facing a wide, sheltered bay, and has a reputation as one of New Zealand's sunniest places. Begun as a planned settlement of the early 1840s, it is a compact city with a hilltop cathedral, a long waterfront and a lively arts scene of potters, glassblowers and weavers.
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